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The Essence of Living in Hokuriku’s Folk Houses

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to clarify the uniqueness of housing in Tsubata’s folk houses. By analyzing the newly developed theory of buildings based on daily life, known as “IE-ethics,” which focuses on function rather than structural composition, we seek to identify the characteristics of Tsubata’s housing. These characteristics will be compared with surrounding regions to establish their uniqueness. Ultimately, we arrived at the hypothesis that the distinctiveness of Tsubata’s housing lies in the maintenance of an undifferentiated function of “OI,” which corresponds to today’s living-dining space. This way of living preserves an older, prototypical form of habitation.

Source: Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)

DOI: 10.3130/aija.90.2824

Authors: Nao YAMABE, Eiji KUMAZAWA

Institutions: Kyoto University, National Institute Of Technology, Ishikawa College

Language: English

Topic: Architecture and Cultural Influences

Subfield: Archeology

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4416831718

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